narcoterrorism

American

[nahr-koh-ter-uh-riz-uhm] / ˌnɑr koʊˈtɛr əˌrɪz əm /

noun

terrorist tactics employed by dealers in illicit drugs, as against competitors or government agents.

narcoterrorism British

/ ˌnɑːkəʊˈtɛrəˌrɪzəm /

noun

terrorism funded by the sale of illegal drugs

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narcoterrorist

noun

Etymology

Origin of narcoterrorism

First recorded in 1985–90

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The stated objective of this trip is "enhanced cooperation in the shared fight against narcoterrorism," according to the State Department.

From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026

When DEA agents flew Nicolás Maduro to New York to face narcoterrorism charges, beside him was his wife, Cilia Flores.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 29, 2026

"This collaborative and decisive action is a strategic success for all nations in the Western Hemisphere committed to disrupting and defeating narcoterrorism."

From Barron's ● Mar. 7, 2026

On Monday, the Ecuadorean leader said his government was beginning “a new phase against narcoterrorism and illegal mining.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026

Tuesday’s operation came a day after Southcom commander Gen. Francis Donovan met in Quito, the capital, with the president and other senior officials to discuss expanding security cooperation against narcoterrorism.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026

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